New Delhi
Two representatives each from 30 National Sports Federations (NSFs) will take part in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Executive Council elections to be held on December 5, but the National Boxing Federation, which is struggling with factionalism, will remain out of the election process.
The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and the Indian Golf Union (IGU), run by an ad-hoc committee, have also not found a place in the list of federations eligible for voting. One faction of the IGU is recognized by the IOA, while the other faction is recognized by the Sports Ministry.
members will have to be nominated
IOA election officer Sanjay K. Srivastava released the list of 30 national sports federations on Monday. These federations will have to nominate one male and one female representative to become members of the electoral college for the December 5 elections. These federations include Football, Tennis, Kabaddi, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cycling, Fencing, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Ice Skating, Kayaking and Canoeing, Rugby, Triathlon, Weightlifting, Judo, Luge, Modern Pentathlon, Shooting, Netball, Rowing, Ski and Snowboard, Swimming, Squash, Includes wrestling and wushu.